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Is there anything i can do to help an irregular menstrual cycle become regular? it has been almost a year since i last received a depo-provera shot. i have had one cycle about 7months after getting my last shot (which was very heavy). then after i had 2 m
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Many : Many women do not start ovulating until 10 months after stopping Depo-Provera injections. If you are not ovulating regularly, then you will not have a period. Since it has been a year, it is a good idea to see your doctor to investigate the ongoing mentral cycle irregularity by way of pelvic exam. There is nothing you can do, short of taking hormone therapy (like birth control pills) to regulate you cycle, if you are trying to get pregnant. However if you are interested in getting pregnant, you should see your doctor about prenatal care and supplements to help prepare your body for pregnancy.
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Find out why: A GYN MD exam can find out shy the period is irregular. If it was irregular prior to Depo Provera then this may simply be a continuation of that pattern. If not, ovulation may be sporadic at best due to any number of factors including thyroid disorders, ovarian cysts, etc.
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Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Depo-porvera: I have seen irregular to absent menses post depo-provera. Would get full work up as mentioned including ultrasound for polycystic ovarian syndrome and consider w/u with fertility specialist. Discuss if metformin might help restore periods as it is used in polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs evaluation: The effects of depo-provera on your body have been out of your system for at least two years. If you've been trying to get pregnant all of this time a... Read More
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I was on Depo-Provera for 14 years went off in march. How long will it take to start my cycle? Can I also get pregnant in the meantime with no menstrual cy
Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
A while: might be up to 6-12 months before a period and yes you can get pregnant before you have a period. You will ovulate prior to your period.
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Hi i i've been on the Depo-Provera (birth control shot for about 3 to 4 years i've been on my menstrual for 3 months what can I do to stop it or regulate it?
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Family Medicine 16 years experience
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